Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
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Marine surveys across the Seychelles
Find the right marine surveyor for your boat in the Seychelles
Request an independent marine surveyor in Seychelles for a yacht purchase, insurance, valuation, charter, damage or specialist assignment. Matching starts with Mahé, Praslin, La Digue or another island, the exact marina or anchorage, island transfers, haul-out access and any Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority requirement.
Island and access-aware matchingMahé, Victoria, Eden Island, Praslin, La Digue and the outer islands
Scope-led matchingVessel, material and report purpose reviewed
Independent choiceYou appoint and instruct the surveyor
01Describe the assignment
02We review location and scope
03Choose your surveyor
Survey types
One request, matched to the actual job
A pre-purchase inspection is not the same assignment as a tonnage measurement or commercial-code survey. We keep the scope clear from the beginning.
Insurance & valuation
Condition and market-value reporting shaped around the information your insurer or lender requests.
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Evidence-led inspection following grounding, collision, water ingress, machinery failure or storm damage.
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Routing to a surveyor with the right appointment when a flag, registry or recognised organisation requires it.
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Focused inspections for rigging, machinery, composites, steel, aluminium and other specialist scopes.
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Survey support for commercial yachts, charter activity and code-compliance work where applicable.
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A practical route from request to inspection
The platform helps structure the enquiry and introduce suitable professionals. The selected surveyor remains responsible for agreeing scope, fee and terms with you.
Tell us about the yacht
Share the vessel, survey purpose, location, timing and any buyer or registry deadline.
We review the scope
We check geography, material, size, specialist needs and whether formal acceptance matters.
Receive a suitable introduction
Where available, we connect you with a surveyor whose stated capability fits the assignment.
Appoint independently
You compare the scope and terms, resolve conflicts and instruct the professional directly.
Important distinction
Professional membership is not automatic flag approval
For pre-purchase and condition work, competence, experience, insurance and independence are central. For tonnage, registration, coding or statutory work, the flag or accepting organisation may also require a specific appointment.
Check my survey requirement✓
Credential — membership, qualification or professional designation
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Capability — the right vessel, material, size and survey experience
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Appointment — authority from the relevant flag or organisation
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Acceptance — confirmation that the resulting report or certificate will be accepted
Seychellois survey locations
Plan the survey around island access and available marine facilities
Most established marine support is concentrated around Mahé, while other islands require separate transfers and may have limited haul-out capability. Confirm the exact island, berth or anchorage and whether the assignment is private or requires a licensed or SMSA-authorised route.
Mahé, Victoria & Eden Island
The principal transport and marine-service centre. Confirm the exact facility, security, contractor permission, haul-out booking and sea-trial plan.
Find a surveyor in this region →Praslin
A separate island attendance requiring ferry or flight planning. Confirm safe boarding and whether the yacht must move to Mahé for a complete ashore inspection.
Find a surveyor in this region →La Digue & inner islands
Access may be by tender, ferry or charter boat. Agree transfer, accommodation, weather and the practical inspection scope before appointment.
Find a surveyor in this region →Outer islands
Remote work needs project-specific transport, permissions, safety planning and weather allowance. Haul-out or specialist support should never be assumed.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What information is needed for a Seychelles marine survey quote?
Provide the exact island, marina, berth, anchorage or yard, vessel particulars, construction, purpose and preferred date. Include transfer, tender access, haul-out, sea trial and any insurer, lender, licensing or SMSA requirement.
Can a surveyor attend Praslin, La Digue or an outer island?
Potentially, subject to availability, transport, safe access and the required facilities. Ferry, flight or charter transfer, accommodation and weather contingency must be agreed for the actual island.
Does a Seychelles marine-surveyor licence guarantee flag acceptance?
No. Seychelles licenses marine and cargo surveyors, while SMSA manages vessel registration, inspection and statutory certification. The required authority still depends on the exact vessel, document and assignment.
What if the island has no suitable haul-out facility?
Agree whether the scope will be afloat-only, whether a diver or specialist test is appropriate, or whether the yacht must move to Mahé or another suitable facility.
Are island transfers, haul-out and sea trial included?
Only when stated in writing. Flights, ferries or charter boats, accommodation, taxis, yard fees, lift, wash, relaunch, skipper, fuel and specialist testing can be separate.
Who appoints the marine surveyor?
The client appoints the independent surveyor and agrees scope, fee, timing, limitations and terms directly. Seychelles Marine Survey provides information and introductions only.
Can you help with other specialist marine survey assignments?
Potential assignments include inter-island delivery & passage surveys, storm, grounding & damage surveys, rig & mast inspections, machinery diagnostics & oil analysis, moisture, ultrasound & corrosion, charter-yacht condition surveys, refit & repair inspections, seychelles licensing & statutory work. Availability depends on the location, vessel and required specialist capability or formal appointment.
International marine survey network
Need a survey in another country?
Select the country where the vessel is located, or send the exact port, marina or yard so the assignment can be reviewed.
South AfricaCape Town · Garden Route · Durban and KwaZulu-NatalRequest survey
United Arab EmiratesDubai · Abu Dhabi · SharjahRequest survey
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MauritiusPort Louis · Black River · Grand BaieRequest survey
ThailandPhuket and Phang Nga · Krabi · Gulf of ThailandRequest survey
SingaporeSingapore marinas · Shipyards and commercial waterfrontRequest survey
AustraliaNew South Wales · Queensland · VictoriaRequest survey
New ZealandAuckland and Hauraki Gulf · Northland · Bay of PlentyRequest surveyPrefer to speak with us?
Start with the right survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, Seychellois location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify access and report requirements before you request an introduction.
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